Lecturer

University of Sydney

Teaching and research role in Biostatistics

Collaborative team environment to support your professional development

Full-time fixed term for 2 years: $102K-$121K p.a including leave loading and up to 17% super

Sydney Medical School is one of the Asia Pacific region's most highly rated education and research institutions. Our graduates play leading roles in all health fields in all corners of the globe. Our world class research includes strong programs in diseases which affect millions of lives, such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, infectious diseases and mental illness.

The School of Public Health is a network of researchers, research groups and centres that facilitate the study of Public Health. Offering educational and research opportunities, the School's work is recognised as an institutional strength for the University. The School is widely known for its strengths in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to teach and research in the discipline of Biostatistics.

In this role you will:

teach introductory and more advanced biostatistics to postgraduate students enrolled in degrees in biostatistics, public health and clinical epidemiology, using both face to face and on-line delivery

supervise Master of Biostatistics and other postgraduate coursework students' research projects

be encouraged to develop your own independent research interests, in an area consistent with the School’s research and teaching in biostatistics and epidemiology.

To succeed you will have:

a higher degree in Biostatistics or applied statistics

experience teaching applied statistics and providing advice on biostatistics

excellent communication skills and ability to interact with students and university staff

experience in course development and administration, online delivery, and supervision of students' research projects (desirable)

a demonstrated history of relevant research and publication (desirable).

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Lecturer with a strong interest in biostatistics to continue their professional development with a School renowned for its high quality research and teaching. The School enjoys an excellent collaborative relationship with Government health agencies, allowing the successful candidate to play a major role in important public health research.

Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number 1253/0711 for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 28 August 2011